Ripple Intent - Conversations with Everyday Heroes Who Create Ripples of Lasting Change

Send a text Kyle Majchrowski and Jon Grant engage in a deep conversation with Jami Momberger, the Senior Director of Patient Experience at St. Luke's in Boise, Idaho. Jamie shares her journey into healthcare and her passion for improving patient experiences through empathy and human connection. The discussion covers the importance of understanding what patient experience is, the need for empa...

Send a text Kyle and Jon engage with Margarita de Monterrosa, a senior project architect, discussing her journey and how she is developing the next generation of the workforce. Margarita emphasizes the importance of people skills, creating a supportive work environment, and the ripple effect of caring leadership. She shares insights from her unique project experiences, highlighting the significanc...

Send a text Jon Grant and Kyle Majchrowski talk to Joseph Myers who delves into the complex nature of trust and distrust, exploring how these emotions are processed in the brain. They discuss the neuroscience behind trust, the development of TrustFinder, and the importance of understanding individual triggers for trust and distrust in personal and professional relationships. The conversation empha...

Send a text In this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, hosts Kyle Majchrowski and Jon Grant welcome Kenda Salisbury, a regional business development director at Degenkolb Engineers. This conversation explores the importance of building authentic relationships in business development, the role of vulnerability and empathy in professional growth, and the significance of team dynamics and personal...

Send a text In this episode, Kyle and Jon interview Christine Sosnowski, a CliftonStrenghts enthusiast, about her journey of self-discovery and how understanding her strengths has impacted her career and relationships. Christine shares how taking the CliftonStrengths assessment helped her realize that she was in a role that didn't align with her strengths and how she advocated for a new role...

Send a text In this episode, Jon and Kyle interview Sierra Horton who shares her journey from working in the construction industry to her current role. Sierra discusses the challenges she faced, including high expectations and the externa and internal pressures to always succeed. She emphasizes the importance of reflection and self-discovery in finding a career path that aligns with one's val...

Send a text Val Williams discusses the struggles, conflict, dangers, and power of authenticity and individualization in the workplace. She emphasizes the importance of knowing who you are before being yourself and allowing others to do the same. Val shares her journey of self-acceptance and the impact it has had on her life. She highlights the need for intentional vulnerability and emotional conve...

Send a text In this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, Jon Grant and Kyle Majchrowski talk with Rick Warhall, senior vice president at Whiting Turner. Rick shares his journey in the construction industry and his passion for helping people be their best selves. The conversation explores trust, communication, conflict resolution, and the importance of understanding different perspectives. Rick em...

Send a text In this conversation, Rhona Vogt discusses the importance of creating a positive and engaging work culture. She shares her experiences from a large construction project and highlights the tactics they used to foster a fun and collaborative environment. Rhona emphasizes the significance of onboarding new team members and providing them with the necessary information and resources to suc...

Send a text In this episode of the Ripple Intent podcast, Kyle and Jon interview Cherie Dice, a leader in the healthcare practice at HDR architecture. Cherie shares her unique approach to life, which centers on building relationships and treating all people at work as clients. Her patience, ability to tune into people, and help people work through anything allows her relationships to thrive. Cheri...

Send a text In this episode of the Ripple Intent Podcast, hosts Kyle and Jon are joined by Colin Ellis, a self described optimistic realist, an expert in organizational culture, and author of several books. They discuss the importance of building a strong culture within organizations and the four steps to creating a successful culture. The conversation highlights the need for intention and commitm...

Send a text In this episode, Kyle and Jon host Rex Miller, a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in leadership, team building, and personal development. Rex shares his journey starting in project management, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, strengths, and performance. He discusses the impact of CliftonStrengths assessments, the value of understanding one's strengths...

Send a text The conversation with Rhona Vogt covers her journey which eventually landed her in architecture, where she participated in leading a large project. She shares her approach and impact of intentionally team building and culture setting. We dive into the challenges and successes of implementing behavioral norms and maintaining a cohesive team dynamic. Rhona shares insights on the importan...

Send a text Patti Larson joins Kyle & Jon to discuss the importance of a people-centric viewpoint in the corporate workplace. She emphasizes the need for leaders to prioritize the well-being and success of their team members, creating a culture that values and supports them. Patti shares examples of companies that have successfully implemented a people-first approach. She highlights the import...

Send a text In this episode of the Ripple Intent podcast, Kyle and Jon are joined by Ryan Heeter to discuss the importance of trust, self-awareness, and personal growth in leadership. Ryan shares his journey of self-discovery and how it has shaped his approach to work and relationships. He shares his concept of being a lighthouse rather than a tugboat, leading by example and shining a light for ot...

Send a text Stacey Root and Sarah Armstrong join Kyle and Jon to share how they live and lead with the Maximizer Clifton Strength in their top 5. Stacey and Sarah discuss how their maximizer strength affects their daily lives - interactions, work, home, driving - how they view the world. They emphasize the importance of understanding and awareness having and being around someone with the maximizer...

Send a text In this episode, Tim Albiani, Vice President of Operations at McCarthy Building Companies, shares his journey into the construction industry and the importance of collaboration and partnerships. He emphasizes the value of emotional intelligence and self-awareness in leadership and highlights the significance of diversity in teams. Tim discusses his process of building trust and alignin...

Send a text Jolie Wills joins Kyle and Jon to discuss our working world. Stress and pressure are constants in our world and through her work with companies and organizations dealing with crisis and studying the science for how we as human beings work under pressure.  Jolie is a cognitive scientist, a leading psychosocial expert in disaster and disruption and a global thought leader in resiliency,...

Send a text On this powerful and difficult episode, Nick Williams joins Kyle and Jon to discuss a dark aspect of the construction industry. Nick is passionate about people, and the work he does has led him to working with groups that are seeking to better the construction industry and the people in it. Through organizations such as AGC's Mental Health Working Group, Nick is passionate about p...

Send a text Do you own your career? Have you taken personality tests and wondered what to do with them? What do you prioritize in your life - and do you actually do it? Kent Hedges joins Kyle and Jon to explore these questions and share how he prioritizes family, faith, and relationships in his life and how he has found a path to actually live those priorities each day.  rippleintent.org www.linke...

Send a text Ever wonder what makes a good team? Jeff Bonk joins Kyle and Jon to talk about how approaching managing a team as a leader is important when it comes to setting and expecting behaviors. The conversation wanders through technology, distractions, being present, the different between manager and leader, and how due to Jeff's experience, he has successfully put it in place to drive co...

Send a text In this episode, Mike Williams takes on the design and construction industry. An industry rooted deep in history, process, and waste, Mike confronts aspects that just seem crazy when you hear him describe them. Mike's views on people, fees, relationships, contracts, and who should be doing what work and why, are thought provoking and entertaining.  rippleintent.org www.linkedin.co...

Send a text Megan Schroeder joins the Ripple Intent podcast for her take on business development, facilitating conversations at Breakfast Clubs, and her love of airports.  rippleintent.org www.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowski www.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a text Traci Duez joins Jon and Kyle for a continuing conversation on how to rewire your thinking. The T.E.A.R. model explained, our approach to where we want to go and how we want to be, and what causes our thinking to prevent us from getting where we want to be.  rippleintent.org www.linkedin.com/in/kylemajchrowski www.linkedin.com/in/jongrant

Send a text Mike Wood has been leading people for decades - in hospitals, national and international organizations, volunteer efforts, and more. A founding member of IFMA, he has been active in AHA, IFMA, ASHE, CAHED, HCC, HCI, AMFP and BEN amongst other organizations.  Mike has been a speaker at the national and international level on Technology, Healthcare Innovation, Healthcare PDC and Healthca...